Award

BCIS Subscription

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Award

14 Oct 2025 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Transport for London, located in London, United Kingdom, seeking to secure subscription services under the title "BCIS Subscription". This contract, belonging to the services industry category, is being executed through a direct procurement method, referred to as "Below threshold - without competition". The procurement is at the award stage with a completion status. The award was finalised on 14th October 2025, and the contract period is set from 20th October 2025 to 19th October 2026. A highlight of this process involves the payment of a £67,500 subscription fee to the supplier, Building Cost Information Service Ltd, ensuring a year-long access to their online services.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in subscription services. Particularly, firms with expertise in providing digital services and online platforms would find this contract beneficial for expanding their influence and capabilities within the public sector. The absence of competition in the direct procurement approach suggests openings for smaller and mid-sized companies with competitive offerings to gain traction with significant public entities like Transport for London. Such engagements can lead to long-term growth through enhanced visibility and reputational bolstering in the industry.

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Notice Title

BCIS Subscription

Notice Description

The payment of the subscription fee of PS67,500 (under a PO) will provide access to this online service for one year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065201-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lornebelcher.cpt@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

​BUILDING COST INFORMATION SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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